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São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe: essential facts to orient your trip

A first reference for locating the country, identifying its capital and checking what information to confirm before planning your trip.

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Albania

Tirana, the coast and the basics of Albania

Albania is in southeastern Europe, has a coastline and has Tirana as its capital. These basics are a starting point for planning; trip details need to be checked against current information.

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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s location, capital, language and currency

Capital, location, language and currency: a reliable starting point for planning a trip to Saudi Arabia and knowing what to check next.

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Bhutan

Bhutan’s capital, Dzongkha and currencies to verify

A starting point for placing Bhutan in South Asia and distinguishing the basic details to confirm before planning your trip.

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Egypt

Egypt before you choose a route: geography and basic facts

A first look at Egypt’s region, capital, language and currency, with clear guidance on what to check before your trip.

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Panama

Panama at a glance: capital, Spanish and currencies

A quick introduction to Panama’s place in Central America, with its capital, language and currencies to know before planning your trip.

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Samoa

Samoa in Polynesia, with Apia and the Samoan tālā

Before choosing islands or planning how to get around, locate Samoa in the Pacific, note its capital and gather the essentials for organising your visit.

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Mali

Mali’s geography, Bamako and practical checks before travel

A starting-point guide to locating Mali in West Africa and identifying what to check before organising a trip.

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Maldives

The Maldives, from Malé to Dhivehi and the rufiyaa

A first point of reference for locating the Maldives in South Asia and learning the basic facts to keep in mind when planning.

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Italy

Rome, Italian and the euro: getting your bearings in Italy before you travel

A first point of reference for Italy: its capital is Rome, Italian is the country’s recorded official language, and its currency is the euro.

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Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic: Essential Facts to Help Plan Your Trip

Capital, language, currency and location: a reliable first overview to start planning a trip to the Dominican Republic.

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Fiji

Fiji before choosing an island: capital, languages and currency

Fiji is an island country in Oceania, with Suva as its capital. These basic facts help put the destination in context and show what you still need to find out before planning.

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